HR 4459 · 100th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that the disease of transverse myelitis occuring in a veteran within seven years from the date of the veteran's discharge or release from active duty shall be considered to be service-connected.

Introduced 1988-04-26· Sponsored by Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(1988-04-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that the disease of transverse myelitis occurring in a veteran within seven years from the date of the veteran's discharge or release from active duty shall be considered to be service-connected.…

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